Dried shelled broad and horse beans market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish dried shelled broad and horse beans market opened the period at 99.2 thousand tonnes in 2018, supported by a rapid expansion of harvested area that increased production capacity and dynamic trade activity with growing exports and imports. However, the market contracted sharply to 64.4 thousand tonnes in 2019 as imports and exports fell, despite a notable rise in yield per hectare. Recovery followed in 2020, with market volume reaching 82.6 thousand tonnes as production growth peaked amid favorable sector conditions.

Market size stabilized around 82.2 thousand tonnes in 2021 before surging to a peak of 118.2 thousand tonnes in 2022, driven by strong consumer demand that lifted consumption to its highest level. This growth coincided with Denmark maintaining a significant position among global exporters.

A sharp downturn occurred in 2023, with the market dropping to 66.9 thousand tonnes, exacerbated by rapidly rising exports that reduced domestic availability. The contraction continued into 2024, with the market shrinking by an estimated 46.5% due to supply or demand challenges and a modest reduction in harvested area, even though yield per hectare improved. For 2025, limited data show a rebound in imports, suggesting potential market adjustments.

Production dried shelled broad and horse beans in Denmark

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark maintained the 15th position globally in terms of production volume for dried shelled broad and horse beans.

Top producers of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried shelled broad and horse beans, 2018-2021

Denmark's production of dried shelled broad and horse beans grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 80 950 tonnes, marking a 3.3% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 16.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 63 550 tonnes, representing the largest decline of 8.8% during this timeframe. Conversely, the most significant increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 23.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The value of dried shelled broad and horse beans production in Denmark continued to rise for the second year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 39 786 thousand US dollars, up by 10.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production value increased by 50.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 14.5%. The lowest value was observed in 2019 at 24 734 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 6.7%. In contrast, the most substantial increase took place in 2020, with a surge of 46.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports dried shelled broad and horse beans from Denmark

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The market displayed an unstable trend over the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 23 872 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 43 234 tonnes, showing a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports from Denmark amounted to 42 182 tonnes, a decrease of 2.4% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 28.3%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2020, rising by 81.1%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Norway was the dominant partner in Denmark's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans by volume, accounting for 74.7% of total flows, with other markets holding relatively modest shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The market experienced volatility throughout the timeframe. Export values hit their lowest in 2019 at 9 291 thousand US dollars and reached their peak in 2021 at 20 732 thousand US dollars, with a 2.2-fold gap between these years. In 2021, exports stood at 20 732 thousand US dollars, up by 4.0% compared to 2020. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 26.7%, while the most notable increase occurred in 2020, jumping by 114.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018–2021, Norway played the leading role in Denmark's exports of dried shelled broad and horse beans by value, capturing 72.8% of total flows, while other markets collectively accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports dried shelled broad and horse beans to Denmark

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Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes dropped to their lowest in 2019 at 24 726 tonnes and peaked in 2018, varying by 2.5 times between these years. In 2021, imports into Denmark totaled 43 426 tonnes, down by 8.5% from 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, decreasing by 60.7%, whereas the most significant increase happened in 2020, rising by 91.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, France, and Latvia were consistently the main sources for Denmark's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans by volume. The United Kingdom accounted for 35.1% of imports, France for 18.4%, and Latvia for 13.5%, together making up 67.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited signs of volatility over the observed period. Import values reached their lowest in 2019 at 6 982 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2018, with a 2.7-fold amplitude between these years. In 2021, Denmark imported 14 455 thousand US dollars worth of dried shelled broad and horse beans, an increase of 8.8% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 62.3%, while the most substantial increase was in 2020, up by 90.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018–2021, the United Kingdom, France, and Latvia remained the key markets for Denmark's imports of dried shelled broad and horse beans by value, collectively accounting for 65.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021